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BS56 BRS

2006 Jaguar Xj

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

176,277 mi
Last recorded176,277 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Jaguar Xj74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBS56 BRS
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 176,277 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 173,696 miles

All 4 tyres worn & approaching wear markers

Both sides front lower suspension arm bushes have slight movement

Exhaust corroding

Front brake discs show wear & corrosion

Front inner brake pads look low

Pass 25 Jan 2023 167,400 miles

Both sides front lower suspension arm bushes have slight movement

Both sides rear metal brake pipes corroding

Both sides rear tyres worn close to wear markers

Chip to windscreen

Exhaust corroding

Front brake discs show wear & corrosion

Nearside rear track rod joint slight movement & dust cover deteriorating

Offside front tyre worn close to wear markers

Offside rear track rod joint dust cover deteriorating

Pass 1 Feb 2022 157,499 miles

Both sides front lower suspension arm bushes have slight movement

Both sides rear metal brake pipes corroding

Chip to windscreen

Exhaust corroding

Front brake discs show wear & corrosion

Nearside front tyre worn close to 1.6mm limit

Nearside rear tyre worn to wear markers 2mm

Wipers starting to smear

Pass 30 Jan 2021 146,878 miles

Both sides front lower suspension arm bushes have slight movement

Both sides rear metal brake pipes show corrosion

Chip to windscreen

Chip to windscreen

Front brake discs show wear & corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2019 135,741 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 127,844 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both banks at join to catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 110,612 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Lower front (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 72,660 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 72,082 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 72,028 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 68,210 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 66,846 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 28 May 2014 66,834 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 65,757 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front wipers split, still clear screen effectively

O/S/R seat belt slow to retract

Pass 6 Oct 2012 63,169 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 56,589 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 56,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 41,190 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 27,164 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 27,158 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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BS56 BRS is a 2006 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2006 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 74,810 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BS56 BRS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 20 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BS56 BRS registered?

BS56 BRS is a 2006 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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